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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.1526

Artist/Designer/Maker

Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Commissioner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner

Production date

pre-1836

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 20mm
width: 52mm
depth: 23mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

Sir George Chowne
temp. James I

Inscription content

16[?]

References

Reference (free text)

Streatfeild, Thomas; Excerpta Cantiana: being the prospecture of a history of Kent; London: 1836.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

The image is printed on a sheet of proofs, stored in a compartment in the inner sleeve of the book cover.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- carved and engraved design depicting signature of Sir George Chowne, of Fairlawn, Kent; from reign of James I. Ink residue remaining on surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.